Bloodsuckers: Legends to Leeches
14 November 2024 - 31 December 2024
Region(s): Auckland
Type(s): exhibitions
Meet the bloodsuckers in Auckland Museum's latest exhibition! From spine-chilling stories to life-saving science, Bloodsuckers explores the biology of blood and the creatures that crave it. Including larger-than-life sculptures, interactives, games and more – come face to face with the fearsome creatures that have played friend – or foe – to mankind for millennia.
Highlights of the exhibtion
An expansive display of bloodsucking species, from taxidermy birds to mounted or fossilised insects
A recreation of a barber’s bloodletting station and interactive apothecary drawers telling the story of bloodletting in medicine
A mini-movie theatre starring legendary bloodthirsty creatures and characters from popular culture
An array of life-sized sculptures featuring legendary bloodsuckers from cultures across the world
For more information and to book tickets: www.aucklandmuseum.com/visit/exhibitions/bloodsuckers Tickets are on sale from 3 December.
Location: Auckland Museum, The Auckland Domain, Parnell, Auckland
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